Representatives of South Western Railway (SWR), Wiltshire Council, Wiltshire College and University Centre and Co Bikes launched Salisbury station’s new cycle hub, which is the first phase of forecourt improvements which SWR will be part-funding through their Customer and Communities Improvement Fund.

The hub is a joint project between SWR, DfT, Wiltshire Council and Co Bikes with 74 cycle parking spaces and an e-bike docking station. It was officially opened by Cllr Tom Corbin, Mayor of Salisbury, who is also a SWR train driver.

SWR has set their objectives to increase the sustainable onward travel options at its stations and this new £360,000 addition to the station is an example of the growing number of convenient green options for transport across the SWR network, especially in the West of England, as it joins the e-bike facilities available at Cranbrook, Honiton, Pinhoe, Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids stations.

Andrew Ardley, SWR’s Regional Development Manager for the West of England, said: 
“Rail travel is one of the most environmentally friendly mass transport options and so SWR is delighted that this project is now a reality, giving customers using Salisbury station sustainable and practical travel options for their onward journey as well as a secure place to store their own bikes. This scheme is only the first stage of a much bigger improvement planned for the forecourt’.

Cllr Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport, said:
“We’re really excited that the new cycle hub and e-bike docking station is now open providing visitors and residents viable, environmentally friendly alternatives to the car for their journey to and from Salisbury railway station.